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The disputed title. Illustration shows Uncle Sam holding a map of The United States and Theodore Roosevelt with a quill pen in his mouth, discussing the ownership of the country with a smug-looking man labeled Special Privilege; on a nearby table are papers labeled Public Land Fraud, Yellow Dog Legislation, Graft Tariff, and Monopoly. Date 1908 May 20. The disputed title. Illustration shows Uncle Sam holding a map of The United States and Theodore Roosevelt with a quill pen in his mouth, discussing the ownership of the country with a smug-looking man labeled Special Privilege; on a nearby table are papers labeled Public Land Fraud, Yellow Dog Legislation, Graft Tariff, and Monopoly. Date 1908 May 20
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This provocative cartoon, published in Puck magazine on May 20, 1908, captures the contentious political climate of the early 20th century United States. The illustration depicts Uncle Sam, symbolizing the American people, engaged in a heated discussion with President Theodore Roosevelt over the ownership of the country. Roosevelt, with a quill pen in his mouth, seems to argue for the government's control, while a smug-looking man labeled "Special Privilege" sits nearby, representing the interests of the wealthy elite. The table before them is cluttered with papers labeled "Public Land Fraud," "Yellow Dog Legislation," "Graft Tariff," and "Monopoly," alluding to the rampant corruption and exploitation that plagued American politics during this time. The Public Land Fraud refers to the illegal sale or mismanagement of public lands, while Yellow Dog Legislation refers to laws passed to ensure political loyalty rather than addressing the needs of the people. The Graft Tariff and Monopoly represent the corrupt practices of big businesses that manipulated the economy for their own gain. This powerful image speaks to the growing disillusionment of the American people with their government and the powerful interests that influenced it. The cartoonist's intent is to highlight the need for reform and transparency in American politics, as well as to challenge the influence of special interests on the democratic process.
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